First-Time Driver (D.A.T.E.)

Currently, Florida Statute 322.095 requires first time driver license
applicants to complete an approved Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education Course, or complete a
Department of Education approved driver education course before issuance of a driver license by the Division of
Driver Licenses.
The Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education Course focuses on traffic education, substance abuse education, and DUI laws. Applicants applying for their restricted or operator’s driver license must complete this class prior to receiving their license. Safety First Traffic School offers the course online in English or Spanish. To register for the first time driver license course online

After registering, completing the course and passing the final exam, your completion will be transmitted electronically to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, due to the fact that the Department no longer accepts paper certificates. After passing your final exam, please click on the following link to verify that your completion was successfully transmitted to the drivers license office. Enter only your date of birth and the last four digits of your social security number.

**ATTENTION**

Our Tampa Office will be closed on the following dates:
November 21st – November 23rd
December 24th – December 26th
December 31st – January 2nd

Our Brandon Office will be closed on the following dates:
November 19th – November 23rd
December 17th – January 8th

Holiday Hours:
November 19th – January 4th our registration and administrative department will close at 4:00pm.
*All classes and evaluation appointments will be held as scheduled during this time.*

New Office Hours:
Effective January 1, 2019 the Tampa Office will be open 9:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday. The Brandon Office will be open 9:00am-4:00pm *closed from 12:00-1:00 for lunch* on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.